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docs: Add a note about hardware independence to Features.md 

Signed-off-by: Kevin O'Connor <kevin@koconnor.net>
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@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Klipper has several compelling features:
kinematic estimations (such as the Bresenham algorithm) - instead it kinematic estimations (such as the Bresenham algorithm) - instead it
calculates precise step times based on the physics of acceleration calculates precise step times based on the physics of acceleration
and the physics of the machine kinematics. More precise stepper and the physics of the machine kinematics. More precise stepper
movement translates to quieter and more stable printer operation. movement provides quieter and more stable printer operation.
* Best in class performance. Klipper is able to achieve high stepping * Best in class performance. Klipper is able to achieve high stepping
rates on both new and old micro-controllers. Even old 8bit rates on both new and old micro-controllers. Even old 8bit
@ -53,6 +53,13 @@ Klipper has several compelling features:
types of robots easier and it keeps timing precise even with complex types of robots easier and it keeps timing precise even with complex
kinematics (no "line segmentation" is needed). kinematics (no "line segmentation" is needed).
* Klipper is hardware agnostic. One should get the same precise timing
independent of the low-level electronics hardware. The Klipper
micro-controller code is designed to faithfully follow the schedule
provided by the Klipper host software (or prominently alert the user
if it is unable to). This makes it easier to use available hardware,
to upgrade to new hardware, and to have confidence in the hardware.
* Portable code. Klipper works on ARM, AVR, and PRU based * Portable code. Klipper works on ARM, AVR, and PRU based
micro-controllers. Existing "reprap" style printers can run Klipper micro-controllers. Existing "reprap" style printers can run Klipper
without hardware modification - just add a Raspberry Pi. Klipper's without hardware modification - just add a Raspberry Pi. Klipper's